The Use of Computers in Economic Education: A Further Comment

Abstract

The purpose of this comment is to discuss one approach to the instructional use of computers in economics that merits consideration. Articles by Professors Lumsden [1], Joseph [2], Treyz [3], and Emery and Enger [4] in recent issues of this journal have brought this subject to the attention of the readers of this journal. In particular, I wish to illustrate how the computer can be used to supplement the intermediate macroeco- nomic theory course. Some of the illustrations are also appropriate for the macroeco- nomics portion of the principles of economics course at colleges where all students already know a computer programming language.